NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICTDear Friend, The Biden Administration’s Open Borders policy welcomes drug smugglers with dangerous amounts of fentanyl. Border Patrol only has the resources to scan 5% of the vehicles crossing the border. Drug cartels take advantage of this and send shipments on trucks and passenger vehicles.
To combat the fentanyl epidemic, the Biden Administration must – - Finish building the border wall
- Reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols
- Hire more Border Patrol agents to search vehicles and detect illegal crossings
- Purchase more multi-energy portals to scan 100% of cargo crossing the border
- Permanently schedule fentanyl related substances (or fentanyl analogues)
Fentanyl is killing our kids. If the U.S. is going to protect our future, we must stop the trafficking at our border.
Please read about my week below: Top Reads of the Week
A Recap of My Week
Updates from Agencies
Top Reads of the Week
THE HILL: Senate should pass FEMA reimbursement bill this hurricane season
PANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD: 'Extremely concerning': Rep. Dunn writes Homeland Security about Austal's ties to China
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT: WWII airman's remains buried in Tallahassee National Cemetery nearly 80 years after his death
A Recap of My Week
Eastern Shipbuilding Update
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Earlier this week, I sent another letter to the Department of Homeland Security highlighting my concerns about a partnership between Austal and a Chinese shipbuilding company. Given the United States' current tension with China, Austal's deep ties to the People's Republic of China are extremely concerning. It is unclear whether the Coast Guard was even aware of this business relationship when they conducted the bidding process. However, national security should have been prioritized when they considered who would be trusted with their largest shipbuilding contract.
You can read the full letter here.
Honoring Staff Sgt. William O. Wood
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This past week, I had the distinct honor of attending the burial of Staff Sergeant William O. Wood, who served as a gunner on the B-24 Liberator during World War II.
On August 1, 1943, while under enemy fire on the aircraft during Operation TIDAL WAVE (the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, Romania), he was killed in a plane crash. The unknown remains were previously buried in Romania and then exhumed in 2017. His remains were accounted for earlier this year, and on Monday, he was returned to Tallahassee National Cemetery.
Sgt. Wood’s service was a gift to American posterity, to all of us. His return is a gift to his family, and a chance for us to reflect on how fortunate we are. He reminds us how many men and women made the ultimate sacrifice, for us. They did this because they believed, in America.
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Florida Power & Light’s New Transmission Line
On Thursday, I joined Florida Power and Light (FPL) in celebrating their new state-of-the-art transmission line. The completion of FPL’s transmission line is a game changer. This line will increase the resilience of our regional electric grid and ultimately keep power prices affordable. One of the things we’ve learned from our history of natural disasters is how critical reliable energy is to the recovery process. I applaud FPL for having the foresight to add a new transmission line so we can keep our lights on.
Bills I’m Supporting
H. Res. 1274 – This resolution directs the President to produce documents relating to the executive branch’s recommendations for a long-term, consensus approach to reduce the supply and availability of illicitly manufactured fentanyl-related substances in the US.
H. Res. 1258 – This resolution requests information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding discussions outside of the department, internal discussions, and discussions with the Government Accountability Office regarding the amount of funds allocated to Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program for FY22 and subsequent years.
Letters I’ve Signed
I recently joined a letter to the Department of Commerce Secretary expressing strong concerns about the National Marine Fisheries Service attempting to use flawed science and a one-size-fits-all approach that would undermine the successful state management of fisheries. The federal agency’s efforts would result in fewer fishing days for anglers in the Gulf States and adverse economic impacts.
Updates From Agencies
Information About the American Community Survey
My office has received numerous calls and e-mails from constituents who received the American Community Survey (ACS) from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The ACS is done annually to help local officials, community leaders, and businesses review changes taking place in their communities.
The question my office most frequently receives is: “Are you required to respond?” The answer is yes. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by law to keep your information confidential. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify your household. Your survey answers will only be used to create statistics.
You can return your survey in the mail, or you can submit it online.
Other information about the ACS, including other FAQs, can be found on their website.
Thank you for your continued energy and enthusiasm, as reflected in your letters and Facebook posts. If you haven’t already, LIKE my Facebook page. You can also follow me on Twitter @DrNealDunnFL2. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in Congress!
Sincerely,
Dr. Neal Dunn
Member of Congress
| Constituent Casework Corner
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is moving into a new phase of its pilot Online Passport Renewal (OPR) program to the public. They are now offering a limited online passport renewal option for the first 25,000 members of the public to sign up here.This pilot phase enables them to test functionality, ensure the system operates as designed, and ramp up training and customer support. Customers who volunteer can provide them valuable input that they will use to improve the customer experience before a full OPR roll out to the public.
Once they reach 25,000 volunteers, they will temporarily close the online portal. There will be additional opportunities to participate in the pilot in the coming months. If you have any questions about eligibility or how to participate, please see the FAQs on their webpage.
Do you need help with a federal agency? Contact my office at 850-785-0812 or at www.dunn.house.gov
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